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Posted June 4, 2018, 12:27 pm

Deer fencing cut in Kane County, resulting in six collisions

KANE COUNTY — The success of the recent $2.5 million dollar deer fencing and underpass project east of Kanab on Hwy 89 was recently undermined when individuals cut at least six holes in the fence, allowing vehicles to drive through.

Conservation officers are looking for those responsible for cutting six holes in a fence designed to keep deer off the road east of Kanab on Highway 89.

Last year — for the first time since the fencing and underpass project was implemented — there were zero deer collisions recorded in that section of highway.

At least 15 deer found their way onto the highway since the holes were cut in the fencing this spring, and there were six confirmed collisions resulting in the loss of deer and damaged vehicles.

While the reason the individuals cut the fence is unknown, we do know the area is a popular shed antler hunting location. Whatever the reason, this selfish act damaged expensive infrastructure, hurt the deer population for which the infrastructure was created and could have been the direct cause of an accident resulting in injury or death.

If you have any information about the fence cutting — or any other illegal activity — please contact Lieutenant Paul Washburn at 435-979-5920, or the Kane County Sheriff's office at 435-644-2349.

If you are aware of other illegal off-road travel, please contact BLM Law Enforcement at 435-644-1211.